Old Hand Fed Boiler Dripping Water Down Front

 
cabinover
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Stoker Coal Boiler: Hybrid Axeman Anderson 130
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Coal Size/Type: Pea, Buckwheat, Nut
Other Heating: LP Hot air. WA TX for coal use.

Post by cabinover » Sun. Mar. 12, 2017 9:42 pm

Scottscoaled wrote:I would put a rag under it to keep the water local and run it. Don't try to tighten or loosen the bolts until you shut down for the season. A broken stud now is a big deal. It's not such a big deal in the spring. Someone from here will be glad to give you a hand with that during the "off" season. It will give us something to take pictures of and have a little get together. Hahaha. But it's true.
Hmmm...sounds like a road trip pal!! Let me know when you're ready.

I'm with Scott on this boiler although if it were me, and I'm not afraid of doing something crazy, I'd take a chance with penetrating oil and a fire wrench. If you aren't comfortable with those two accessories, keep an eye on the water level and wait until it gets warmer outside.

Someone already asked about an auto fill valve...do you have one of those or no?


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